by Guest » Wed Sep 11, 2013 08:12 am
I’ve had a clean driving record for the last 5 years - no tickets, accidents or citations. However, it was just yesterday when I was pulled for overspeeding. I was driving in 37 in a 15 mph zone. I thought the limit was 30 mph. Moreover, I was driving in Texas but my driver’s license is obtained from CA.
I just want to know how many points will be added to my driving record. If I contest the ticket, can I get it removed? What are the possibilities? Would hiring a traffic attorney help? How much would it cost?
See I just don’t want any tickets on my record and in a way, allow my insurance premiums to go up!!
I just want to know how many points will be added to my driving record. If I contest the ticket, can I get it removed? What are the possibilities? Would hiring a traffic attorney help? How much would it cost?
See I just don’t want any tickets on my record and in a way, allow my insurance premiums to go up!!
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 09:24 am Post Subject:
If you are a first-time offender, then the judge or the district attorney won't release the citation to the insurance companies. However, you may try and meet the district attorney in person and ask for some waiver regarding this.
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 01:19 pm Post Subject:
If you are a first-time offender, then the judge or the district attorney won't release the citation to the insurance companies. However, you may try and meet the district attorney in person and ask for some waiver regarding this.
WHAT?????Judge... District Attorney????? This is a speeding ticket, not a murder. No District Attorney is involved, only a traffic court judge is the OP elects to go to court.
The OP either pays the ticket or contents it and shows up in court. Frankly I don't know if contesting it would change anything unless the OP can show he/she was not speeding. The judge _may_ reduce the cost of the fine but this won't change the ticket status... the OP will still have a speeding ticket. What is on your record is _automatically_ reported... a judge does not control this in anyway. Most states reported citations to all other states (I can't speak specifically for CA and TX).
OP, in some cases you can take a course (usually online) and that way an insurance company is not allowed to increase your rates due to a citation. You may want to look into this as its usually around $60.
Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 06:57 pm Post Subject:
Once again, Adamsarthur proves the point that he knows little or nothing about what he writes, this time entering upon the territory of the traffic court.
Speeding citations do not normally put "points" on your driving record since they are generally "infractions" and not "misdemeanors". If Texas allows a non-resident to complete a Traffic School course in exchange for not reporting the infraction to the DMV, then the money spent for that might not be wasted.
On the other hand, a single traffic citation will not cause you to lose your "good driver discount" in California.
Posted: Thu Sep 12, 2013 05:05 am Post Subject:
This is not too grave a issue but you still can get the help of an attorney for this (a single report does not hurt much). This may help you get all details of the traffic rules of the state and the options you have for lessening the charge. However, you will have to make sure that you do not repeat this in future, for too much of such reports can result in loss of your "good driver discount" in your state.
Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 10:45 am Post Subject:
you still can get the help of an attorney for this
andThis may help you get all details of the traffic rules of the state
Attorney? Rules of the state? LOL!The OP knows that he violated the speed limit. His concern is what effect this will have on his perfect driving record, and the answer is probably NONE. NO NEGATIVE EFFECT. NADA.
He doesn't need an attorney and he doesn't need to speak to the District Attorney. He can pay the fine or he can attend traffic school and have the violation erased from his record.
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